Global Issues in the Construction Industry

Global Issues in the Construction Industry

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  • 2 Sequences
  • Introductive Level
  • Starts on May 12, 2019
  • Ends on May 26, 2019

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Course details

Syllabus

This course aims to develop an understanding of research within the construction industry by exploring the various approaches to research for professional and academic purposes. In this course we will cover the following topics.

  • What would happen if we stop research in construction?
  • Global perspectives on contemporary issues in the construction industry
  • Ethics as a contemporary issue in construction management
  • Understanding research methodology and methods in construction project management

Prerequisite

This course is specifically designed for professionals and students who are involved with projects in the construction industry. It will be particularly useful to those who wish to update their research skills.

Instructors

Danny McGough
Danny McGough is the course director for the Construction Management with BIM online course at Coventry. He's worked on a number of complex research projects focusing on BIM & sustainable development.

Editor

Coventry University is a post-1992 British university located in Coventry, England, United Kingdom. The university, which has around 17,000 students, is particularly well known for its engineering and automotive design.

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FutureLearn is a massive open online course (MOOC) learning platform founded in December 2012.

It is a company launched and wholly owned by The Open University in Milton Keynes, England. It is the first UK-led massive open online course learning platform, and as of March 2015 included 54 UK and international University partners and unlike similar platforms includes four non-university partners: the British Museum, the British Council, the British Library and the National Film and Television School.

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